Hello IKE, I am Andrew from Kentucky. I lived in Schaumburg, IL for about 2 years from 2010-2012 so I am pretty familiar with the area. I just recently got into Kite flying after purchasing one on vacation. Oh what I would give to have those beach winds every day of the year!

I purchased a couple of starter kites while I was down in Florida. Both of which are made by HQ. A small 1.3m parafoil kite, and a starter stunt kite called the HQ Bebop.

Today I made a rather large purchase and picked up a Prism Zephyr, so I guess I'm kind of dedicated to the sport now as it was not a cheap purchase.

Just thought I'd stop by and introduce myself. I am in the Deerfield area every couple of months for work and travel to Chicago once/twice a year for conferences. I'm hoping to attend one of the festivals in the area. It would be nice to meet some fellow fliers.

some great people in the club. I am from the other side of the lake(michigan) but have been able to meet up with people pretty often. I also have a Zephyr and love it! I just had my one year anniversary this weekend and the Grand HAven festival, so I am not a great trickster but am learning slowly and have a few tricks down. More than happy to give you some pointers or tell you where to get some.

the REVS kinda rule around here,, make sure you hold out for the cookies they offer! 3 months on a rev and you are feeling pretty good about yourself :) the duals take a bit longer but its a whole different style.

Even though the Cincinnati kite festival got canceled, there's still an active club there, PIGS Aloft. I don't believe they have a website, but I recommend contacting Joe & Debbie Von Bokern (dvonbokern@fuse.net) to get on their mailing list to stay posted on events they're attending in Ohio and Kentucky. I believe they're flying at an event in Boone County, KY June 8.

Here's a message that PIGS Aloft in Cincy just sent out about upcoming activities in Ohio and Kentucky:

Hi All,

We've been invited to fly kites at Central Park in Boone County, Kentucky on Saturday, June 8.The fly is from 12-3, we'll start setting up banners @ 11:00. Bring your kite and join in the Fun !!!

Our regular Second Sunday of the month fly is on June 9 in front of the Voice of America Museum,we'll fly from noon -5. Join us for an afternoon of kite flying and camaraderie.Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 14, August 11, September 8.....

There are still some spots open for Camp with the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance www.masonarts.orgI will be teaching classes the week of June 24-27 9:00-12:00 kitemaking you get to make a 2 feet x 10 feet long plastic octopus style kite or a 2 feet by 20 feet long dragon style kite, the artwork on your kite is up to YOU ! 1:00-4:00 musical instrument constructionwe'll make rainsticks, drums and rattlesnakes. You will use some hand tools to create them and add paint to make them beautiful and then the music starts !

If you are traveling this summer check out the AKA (American Kitefliers Association) website for Festivals all around the country and world www.aka.kite.org

We'll see you out on the flying field !PIGS Aloft Kite ClubPeople Interested in Getting Stuff AloftWe are a group of kite enthusiast out playing with the wind.We are available for kite festivals, workshops and educational programs.Everyone is welcome to join us !!!